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Two dead in reported wrong-way crash, I-55 closed in south St. Louis

1 week 3 days ago
ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are responding to a fatal crash along northbound Interstate 55 Friday evening. The reported wrong-way crash occurred in south St. Louis on I-55 near Gasconade Street just after 7:30 p.m. According to officials, two people have died. Police are now rerouting drivers as they shut the northbound interstate lanes down. [...]
Megan Mueller

How Medicaid cuts in Trump legislation could be impacted by Senate rules

1 week 3 days ago
The Senate Parliamentarian’s job is to provide nonpartisan advice to the chamber regarding senate rules, precedents, and statutes pertaining to senate proceedings. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s rulings on the president’s signature legislation, namely new Medicaid cuts, have sent Republican senators scrambling.
Mike Colombo

American Red Cross Shelter Update and Info About Red Cross Financial Assistance Available

1 week 3 days ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. — Two American Red Cross shelters remain open and those individuals staying at Peter and Paul Community Services (Garfield Building) have transitioned to the open shelters allowing the Peter and Paul location to return to their normal operations. Transportation was provided to those at Peter and Paul Community Center. Shelter Resident Transition teams continue working with each individual in our shelters to assist with the next steps in recovery. Current shelter locations are: · Crossroads College Preparatory School, 500 DeBaliviere Ave., St. Louis, MO · Urban League Peter Bunce Campus, 2141 Bissell St., St. Louis, MO Identification and/or proof of residency is NOT required to be admitted to a Red Cross shelter. American Red Cross services are free and available to all regardless of race, religious beliefs, nationality, or citizenship status. The role of the Red Cross in any disaster is to focus on addressing the immediate needs of those

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Gov. Pritzker, Raoul, Statements On Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

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BELLEVILLE - Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling today in Trump v. CASA: “Stripping birthright citizenship from people born in this country goes against rights guaranteed in the Constitution. We must stand against unconstitutional actions and stand up for the fundamental rights granted to people in the United States of America. Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a dangerous sign that Donald Trump is further consolidating power and putting his own interest above the needs of the American people. As Trump and his allies continue to attack the Rule of Law and undermine the foundations of the United States Constitution, Illinois will stay true to who we are: we are the Land of Lincoln, and we will forcefully defend the freedoms and rights of our people.” CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in the ongoing multistate

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Organizers Gear Up For Another Great Year of the Jersey County Fair

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JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Fair will once again welcome 30–35,000 people to Jerseyville next month. From Sunday, July 6, to Sunday, July 13, 2025, community members can come out to the Jersey County Fairgrounds for live music, livestock judging, vendors, a carnival and more. Organizers look forward to another great year. “It’s just been something that's been passed down from generation to generation,” said Phil Ringhausen, Jersey County Fair Association president. “We keep doing it, and it’s just a lot of pride in it and what we’ve made and what we’ve come together here to do.” The fun starts at 3 p.m. on July 6 with a talent show . A Christian music night will follow immediately after at 6 p.m. On Monday, July 7, Jersey County 4-H members will hold a 4-H Show where they exhibit their livestock projects from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 4-H Auction will follow at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, July 8, the Open Sheep

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